Americas

The World Cup kicks off today in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city. The huge metropolis is focused on the big event, but residents of a local favela (shantytown) do not feel like the party is theirs. VOA French to Africa Correspondent Nicolas Pinault met with residents of the Moinho. Roger Wilkison narrates his report.

Joy of World Cup Evades Sao Paulo Shantytown

Nicolas Pinault

Published June 12, 2014

The World Cup kicks off today in Sao Paulo, Brazil’s biggest city. The huge metropolis is focused on the big event, but residents of a local favela (shantytown) do not feel like the party is theirs. VOA French to Africa Correspondent Nicolas Pinault met with residents of the Moinho. Roger Wilkison narrates his report.